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US9017251B2 - Access assembly insertion device - Google Patents

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US9017251B2

US9017251B2 US14/270,383 US201414270383A US9017251B2 US 9017251 B2 US9017251 B2 US 9017251B2 US 201414270383 A US201414270383 A US 201414270383A US 9017251 B2 US9017251 B2 US 9017251B2 Authority

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the present disclosure relates to apparatus and method for accessing a body cavity. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to an inflatable assembly for accessing a body cavity.
Access assemblies configured for reception through an incision into an abdominal cavity are known, as are methods of inserting the access assemblies therethrough.
Traditional access assemblies include a rigid cannula that is received through the tissue of the body wall into the body cavity. Endoscopic, laparoscopic and other suitable instruments may then be directed through a housing on the proximal end of the cannula to access the body cavity in a sealing manner.
Compressible assemblies configured for accessing a body cavity and permitting reception of instruments therethrough in sealing manner are also known.
Such compressible assemblies are composed of silicone, thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), rubber, foam, gel and other compressible materials and are configured to be compressed to facilitate insertion into an incision.
TPE thermoplastic elastomers
Such assemblies are deformed by a surgeon using his/her fingers or with the assistance of a grasping device, i.e., forceps. Compression of the assembly reduces the profile of the assembly, thereby facilitating reception of the assembly into the incision.
the compressed assembly Upon release of the compressive force, the compressed assembly returns to an uncompressed configuration. In the uncompressed configuration, the access assembly seals the incision into the body cavity.
the assembly may have one or more access ports for receiving instruments therethrough and may optionally be configured for connection with a source of insufflation gas.
Excessive handling of the compressible access assemblies during placement of the assembly through an incision may compromise or otherwise negatively effect the integrity of the assembly.
any coating on the assembly may be rubbed off during handling, or excessive force, oversized/undersized fingers and/or sharp grasping instruments may tear the material comprising the assembly.
an access assembly configured to be inserted through tissue without excessive handling and/or without the need for an insertion device.
the access assembly includes an inflatable port and an inflation cannula operably connected to the inflatable port to provide inflation fluid to the inflatable port.
the inflatable port may be tapered in a first configuration to facilitate insertion through tissue.
the inflation port defines a substantially hour-glass shape when in a second configuration to create a seal within an opening in the tissue.
the inflatable port may include an upper rim configured to be received external of the tissue and a lower rim configured to be received within a body cavity.
the inflation cannula includes a sharpened distal tip.
the access assembly may further include a sleeve to maintain the inflatable port in the tapered configuration.
a proximal end of the inflation cannula may be configured for operable connection with a source of inflation fluid.
the inflatable port may be one of molded, extruded and sewn. In one embodiment, the inflatable port is twisted about the inflation cannula when in the first configuration.
the method includes the step of providing an access assembly including an inflatable port and a inflation cannula, wherein the inflatable port include a tapered configuration to facilitate reception through tissue and an hour-glass configuration to maintain the assembly within tissue, inserting the tapered access assembly through tissue, inflating the inflatable access assembly, and performing a procedure through the access assembly.
the method may further include the steps of deflating the inflatable port and removing the port from the tissue. Additionally, the method may include the step of creating an incision in the tissue and connecting the inflation cannula with a source of inflation fluid.
the inflation cannula may include a piercing tip.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of an access assembly according to an aspect of the present disclosure, in a first or tapered configuration;
FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional top view of the access assembly of FIG. 1 , taken along line 1 - 1 ;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the access assembly of FIGS. 1 and 2 , in a second or deflated configuration;
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the access assembly of FIGS. 1-3 , in a third or inflated configuration
FIG. 5 is a cross-section side view of the access assembly of FIGS. 1-4 , in the third or inflated configurations;
FIGS. 6-10 illustrate sequential steps for providing access to a body cavity using the access assembly of FIGS. 1-5 .
distal refers to that portion of the tool, or component thereof which is further from the user while the term “proximal” refers to that portion of the tool or component thereof which is closer to the user.
proximal refers to that portion of the tool or component thereof which is closer to the user.
access assembly 100 an assembly for access a body cavity is shown generally as access assembly 100 .
access assembly 100 In a first or tapered configuration ( FIGS. 1 and 2 ), access assembly 100 is configured to be inserted through an incision or other opening in tissue without excessive handling or manipulation of assembly 100 and without a separate insertion device.
access assembly 100 may include a sharpened or bladed tip configured for creating the opening in the tissue for reception of access assembly 100 therethrough.
FIG. 3 In a second or deflated configuration ( FIG. 3 ), access assembly 100 is configured to be withdrawn from an opening following completion of a surgical procedure.
a third or inflated configuration FIG. 4 ), access assembly 100 is configured to selectively seal an opening through tissue into a body cavity.
access assembly 100 is further configured to receive one or more instruments therethrough in a sealing manner.
access assembly 100 includes an inflatable port 110 and an inflation cannula 130 .
Inflatable port 110 is constructed of plastic, polymer, fabric or other suitable material. Inflatable port 110 may be molded, extruded, sewn or formed in any other suitable manner.
Inflation cannula 130 is formed of plastic, polymer, metal or any other suitable material. In one embodiment, and as shown, inflation cannula 130 is securely affixed to inflation port 110 by adhesive, bonding, welding or other suitable means. In an alternative embodiment, inflation cannula 130 may be configured for selective engagement with inflatable port 110 . In this manner, inflation cannula 130 does not interfere with manipulation of instruments inserted through inflatable port 110 .
Inflation cannula 130 includes one or more openings 132 formed along a length thereof in communication with a cavity 111 ( FIG. 5 ) within inflatable port 110 .
a proximal end 130 a of inflation cannula 130 is configured for operable connection to a source of inflation fluid 50 ( FIG. 6 ).
Proximal end 130 a of cannula 130 may extend beyond a proximal end 116 of inflatable port 110 , as shown, and may include a connection assembly 134 configured to operably connect with a inflation tube 52 ( FIG. 6 ).
proximal end 130 a of cannula 130 may be recessed within inflatable port 110 .
proximal end 130 a of cannula 130 will not obstruct manipulation of an instrument inserted through port 110 .
proximal end 130 a of cannula 130 is integrally formed with inflation tube 52 .
a distal end 130 b of inflation cannula 130 may be pointed, sharpened or otherwise configured to facilitate insertion of access assembly 100 through tissue.
access assembly 100 forms a substantially tapered member configured to be inserted through an opening formed in tissue.
Access assembly 100 may be provided to a surgeon in the first configuration or instead are provided in the second configuration, and thus require forming into the tapered configuration prior to insertion through tissue.
Inflation cannula 130 extends at least partially along the length of inflatable port 110 and may include a tapered configuration to facilitate the shaping of inflatable port 110 thereabout and/or to facilitate insertion of access assembly 100 . It is envisioned that inflation cannula 130 may extend beyond a distal end of inflation port 110 to further facilitate insertion of access assembly 100 through tissue.
inflatable port 110 is twisted about inflation cannula 130 to achieve the tapered configuration.
Inflatable port 110 may be maintained in the tapered configuration using a temporary adhesive, a dissolvable coating, a tear-away sleeve 113 ( FIG. 2 , shown in phantom) or any other suitable means.
a shrink-wrap sleeve or tube may be used to achieve the tapered configuration of access assembly 100 .
the adhesive, coating, sleeve 113 or other material maintaining inflatable port 110 in the tapered configuration dissolves, tears or otherwise releases inflatable port 110 from the tapered configuration, thereby permitting inflation of inflatable port 110 .
access assembly 100 is shown in a second or deflated configuration.
access assembly 100 is in the second or deflated configuration prior to inflation of inflatable port 110 and upon completion of a procedure therethrough.
inflatable port 110 defines a member having a substantially similar shape to that of the inflated inflatable port 110 , as described below.
access assembly 110 may be adjusted within an opening in tissue and/or may be removed therefrom.
access assembly 100 is shown in the third or inflated configuration.
inflatable port 110 creates a seal within an opening to prevent the escape of insufflation gas therethough.
Inflatable port 110 may be inflated with any suitable fluid, including an insufflation gas or water.
Inflatable port 110 defines a substantially hourglass shape when viewed from the side.
Inflatable port 110 includes a central portion 112 having an upper rim 114 located at a proximal end 116 of central portion 112 and a lower rim 118 located at a distal end 120 of central portion 112 .
Upper rim 114 and lower rim 118 aid in minimizing movement of access port 110 longitudinally through an opening.
Central portion 112 is of a length sufficient that upper rim 114 is maintained external the body while lower rim 118 is received within the abdominal cavity.
a plurality of lumen 122 extend through port 110 along a longitudinal axis and are configured to receive surgical instruments therethrough in a sealing manner.
access assembly 100 may include one or more lumen 122 .
lumen 122 may be configured to directly seal one or more instruments inserted therethrough.
each of lumen 122 may include one or more valve members (not shown) for receiving an instrument therethrough in a sealing manner.
valve members may seal lumen 122 in the absence of an instrument received therethrough.
lumen 122 are configured to receive cannula assemblies (not shown) therein.
Each of the cannula assemblies may include a valve member for receiving an instrument in a sealing manner.
access assembly 100 is initially received through tissue “T” with inflatable port 110 in the tapered configuration to facilitate insertion thereof.
access assembly 100 may be inserted through an incision “I” in tissue “T” that has been created by an incision.
inflation cannula 130 of access assembly 100 may include a piercing or cutting tip to create incision “I” as access assembly 100 engages tissue “T”.
access assembly 100 is inserted through a natural opening, i.e., anus or vagina.
access assembly 100 may be operably connected to a source of insuflation gas 50 via tube 52 prior to, during, or upon insertion of access assembly 100 within incision “I”.
the adhesive, coating, sleeve or other material maintaining inflatable port 110 in the tapered configuration dissolves, tears or otherwise releases inflatable port 110 from the tapered configuration, thereby permitting inflation of inflatable port 110 .
inflatable port 110 is inflated within tissue “T” to seal incision “I”.
Inflatable port 110 operates as a conventional access assembly, capable of receiving one or more instruments or devices “D” through lumen 122 .
Tube 52 may be disconnected from proximal end 130 a of cannula 130 to prevent interference therewith as instruments “D” are manipulated through access assembly 100 .
inflatable port 110 is deflated either by opening a valve (not shown) or piercing inflatable port 110 to return inflatable port 110 to the deflated configuration to permit removal from within incision “I”.
inflatable port 110 may be easily removed from tissue “T”. Incision “I” may then be closed in a conventional manner.

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Abstract

An improved access assembly is provided. The access assembly includes an inflatable port and an inflation cannula operably connected to the inflatable port to provide inflation fluid to the inflatable port. The inflatable port may be tapered in a first configuration to facilitate insertion through tissue. The inflation port defines a substantially hour-glass shape when in a second configuration to create a seal within an opening in the tissue.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/435,421 filed on Jan. 24, 2011, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND

1. Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to apparatus and method for accessing a body cavity. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to an inflatable assembly for accessing a body cavity.

2. Background of Related Art

Access assemblies configured for reception through an incision into an abdominal cavity are known, as are methods of inserting the access assemblies therethrough. Traditional access assemblies include a rigid cannula that is received through the tissue of the body wall into the body cavity. Endoscopic, laparoscopic and other suitable instruments may then be directed through a housing on the proximal end of the cannula to access the body cavity in a sealing manner.

Compressible assemblies configured for accessing a body cavity and permitting reception of instruments therethrough in sealing manner are also known. Such compressible assemblies are composed of silicone, thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), rubber, foam, gel and other compressible materials and are configured to be compressed to facilitate insertion into an incision. Typically, such assemblies are deformed by a surgeon using his/her fingers or with the assistance of a grasping device, i.e., forceps. Compression of the assembly reduces the profile of the assembly, thereby facilitating reception of the assembly into the incision. Upon release of the compressive force, the compressed assembly returns to an uncompressed configuration. In the uncompressed configuration, the access assembly seals the incision into the body cavity. The assembly may have one or more access ports for receiving instruments therethrough and may optionally be configured for connection with a source of insufflation gas.

Excessive handling of the compressible access assemblies during placement of the assembly through an incision may compromise or otherwise negatively effect the integrity of the assembly. For example, any coating on the assembly may be rubbed off during handling, or excessive force, oversized/undersized fingers and/or sharp grasping instruments may tear the material comprising the assembly.

Therefore, it would be beneficial to have an access assembly configured to be inserted through tissue without excessive handling and/or without the need for an insertion device.

SUMMARY

Accordingly, an improved access assembly is provided. The access assembly includes an inflatable port and an inflation cannula operably connected to the inflatable port to provide inflation fluid to the inflatable port. The inflatable port may be tapered in a first configuration to facilitate insertion through tissue. The inflation port defines a substantially hour-glass shape when in a second configuration to create a seal within an opening in the tissue.

The inflatable port may include an upper rim configured to be received external of the tissue and a lower rim configured to be received within a body cavity. In one embodiment, the inflation cannula includes a sharpened distal tip. The access assembly may further include a sleeve to maintain the inflatable port in the tapered configuration. A proximal end of the inflation cannula may be configured for operable connection with a source of inflation fluid. The inflatable port may be one of molded, extruded and sewn. In one embodiment, the inflatable port is twisted about the inflation cannula when in the first configuration.

Also provided is a method of accessing a body cavity. The method includes the step of providing an access assembly including an inflatable port and a inflation cannula, wherein the inflatable port include a tapered configuration to facilitate reception through tissue and an hour-glass configuration to maintain the assembly within tissue, inserting the tapered access assembly through tissue, inflating the inflatable access assembly, and performing a procedure through the access assembly.

The method may further include the steps of deflating the inflatable port and removing the port from the tissue. Additionally, the method may include the step of creating an incision in the tissue and connecting the inflation cannula with a source of inflation fluid. The inflation cannula may include a piercing tip.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the disclosure and, together with a general description of the disclosure given above, and the detailed description of the embodiment(s) given below, serve to explain the principles of the disclosure, wherein:

FIG. 1

is a perspective view of an embodiment of an access assembly according to an aspect of the present disclosure, in a first or tapered configuration;

FIG. 2

is a partial cross-sectional top view of the access assembly of

FIG. 1

, taken along line 1-1;

FIG. 3

is a perspective view of the access assembly of

FIGS. 1 and 2

, in a second or deflated configuration;

FIG. 4

is a perspective view of the access assembly of

FIGS. 1-3

, in a third or inflated configuration;

FIG. 5

is a cross-section side view of the access assembly of

FIGS. 1-4

, in the third or inflated configurations; and

FIGS. 6-10

illustrate sequential steps for providing access to a body cavity using the access assembly of

FIGS. 1-5

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Embodiments of the presently disclosed apparatus will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings, in which like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding elements in each of the several views. As used herein, the term “distal” refers to that portion of the tool, or component thereof which is further from the user while the term “proximal” refers to that portion of the tool or component thereof which is closer to the user. While the use of the access assembly is often described herein as engaging an incision, it should be recognized that this is merely exemplary and is not intended to limit the use of the assembly in any way, but rather it should be recognized that the present invention is intended to be useable in all instances in situations in which the access assembly engages an incision, a naturally occurring orifice, or any other suitable opening.

Referring initially to

FIGS. 1-5

, an assembly for access a body cavity is shown generally as

access assembly

100. In a first or tapered configuration (

FIGS. 1 and 2

access assembly

100 is configured to be inserted through an incision or other opening in tissue without excessive handling or manipulation of

assembly

100 and without a separate insertion device. Alternatively, and as will be discussed in further detail below,

access assembly

100 may include a sharpened or bladed tip configured for creating the opening in the tissue for reception of

access assembly

100 therethrough. In a second or deflated configuration (

FIG. 3

access assembly

100 is configured to be withdrawn from an opening following completion of a surgical procedure. In a third or inflated configuration (

FIG. 4

access assembly

100 is configured to selectively seal an opening through tissue into a body cavity. In the third configuration,

access assembly

100 is further configured to receive one or more instruments therethrough in a sealing manner. 100201 With reference still to

FIGS. 1-5

access assembly

100 includes an

inflatable port

110 and an

inflation cannula

130.

Inflatable port

110 is constructed of plastic, polymer, fabric or other suitable material.

Inflatable port

110 may be molded, extruded, sewn or formed in any other suitable manner.

Inflation cannula

130 is formed of plastic, polymer, metal or any other suitable material. In one embodiment, and as shown,

inflation cannula

130 is securely affixed to

inflation port

110 by adhesive, bonding, welding or other suitable means. In an alternative embodiment,

inflation cannula

130 may be configured for selective engagement with

inflatable port

110. In this manner,

inflation cannula

130 does not interfere with manipulation of instruments inserted through

inflatable port

110.

Inflation cannula

130 includes one or

more openings

132 formed along a length thereof in communication with a cavity 111 (

FIG. 5

) within

inflatable port

110. A

proximal end

130 a of

inflation cannula

130 is configured for operable connection to a source of inflation fluid 50 (

FIG. 6

Proximal end

130 a of

cannula

130 may extend beyond a

proximal end

116 of

inflatable port

110, as shown, and may include a

connection assembly

134 configured to operably connect with a inflation tube 52 (

FIG. 6

). Alternatively,

proximal end

130 a of

cannula

130 may be recessed within

inflatable port

110. In this manner,

proximal end

130 a of

cannula

130 will not obstruct manipulation of an instrument inserted through

port

110. In another embodiment,

proximal end

130 a of

cannula

130 is integrally formed with

inflation tube

52. As will be discussed in further detail below, a

distal end

130 b of

inflation cannula

130 may be pointed, sharpened or otherwise configured to facilitate insertion of

access assembly

100 through tissue.

With particular reference now to

FIGS. 1 and 2

, in the first or tapered configuration,

access assembly

100 forms a substantially tapered member configured to be inserted through an opening formed in tissue.

Access assembly

100 may be provided to a surgeon in the first configuration or instead are provided in the second configuration, and thus require forming into the tapered configuration prior to insertion through tissue.

Inflation cannula

130 extends at least partially along the length of

inflatable port

110 and may include a tapered configuration to facilitate the shaping of

inflatable port

110 thereabout and/or to facilitate insertion of

access assembly

100. It is envisioned that

inflation cannula

130 may extend beyond a distal end of

inflation port

110 to further facilitate insertion of

access assembly

100 through tissue.

With reference still to

FIGS. 1 and 2

, in one embodiment, and as shown,

inflatable port

110 is twisted about

inflation cannula

130 to achieve the tapered configuration.

Inflatable port

110 may be maintained in the tapered configuration using a temporary adhesive, a dissolvable coating, a tear-away sleeve 113 (

FIG. 2

, shown in phantom) or any other suitable means. In an alternate embodiment, a shrink-wrap sleeve or tube may be used to achieve the tapered configuration of

access assembly

100. As will be described in further detail below, either upon receipt within an opening formed in tissue or upon the start of inflation of

inflatable port

110, the adhesive, coating,

sleeve

113 or other material maintaining

inflatable port

110 in the tapered configuration dissolves, tears or otherwise releases

inflatable port

110 from the tapered configuration, thereby permitting inflation of

inflatable port

110.

With reference now to

FIG. 3

access assembly

100 is shown in a second or deflated configuration. During use,

access assembly

100 is in the second or deflated configuration prior to inflation of

inflatable port

110 and upon completion of a procedure therethrough. In the second or deflated configuration,

inflatable port

110 defines a member having a substantially similar shape to that of the inflated

inflatable port

110, as described below. In the second or deflated configuration,

access assembly

110 may be adjusted within an opening in tissue and/or may be removed therefrom.

With particular reference now to

FIG. 4

access assembly

100 is shown in the third or inflated configuration. In the third or inflated configuration,

inflatable port

110 creates a seal within an opening to prevent the escape of insufflation gas therethough.

Inflatable port

110 may be inflated with any suitable fluid, including an insufflation gas or water.

Inflatable port

110 defines a substantially hourglass shape when viewed from the side.

Inflatable port

110 includes a

central portion

112 having an

upper rim

114 located at a

proximal end

116 of

central portion

112 and a

lower rim

118 located at a

distal end

120 of

central portion

112.

Upper rim

114 and

lower rim

118 aid in minimizing movement of

access port

110 longitudinally through an opening.

Central portion

112 is of a length sufficient that

upper rim

114 is maintained external the body while

lower rim

118 is received within the abdominal cavity.

With specific reference now to

FIG. 5

, a plurality of

lumen

122 extend through

port

110 along a longitudinal axis and are configured to receive surgical instruments therethrough in a sealing manner. Although shown including two

lumen

122, it is envisioned that

access assembly

100 may include one or

more lumen

122. Although shown including a centrally located

inflation cannula

130 and radially spaced

lumen

122, it is envisioned that the arrangement of

inflation cannula

130 and the one or

more lumen

122 may be modified to better suit an application or procedure.

Lumen

122 may be configured to directly seal one or more instruments inserted therethrough. Alternatively, each of

lumen

122 may include one or more valve members (not shown) for receiving an instrument therethrough in a sealing manner. Additionally, the one or more valve members may seal lumen 122 in the absence of an instrument received therethrough. In yet another embodiment,

lumen

122 are configured to receive cannula assemblies (not shown) therein. Each of the cannula assemblies may include a valve member for receiving an instrument in a sealing manner.

With reference now to

FIGS. 6-10

, the use of

access assembly

100 will be described. Whether

inflatable port

110 is provided to a surgeon in the tapered configuration of

FIGS. 1 and 2

, or in the non-tapered configuration of

FIGS. 3 and 4

, and thereby requires further manipulation by a surgeon to form the tapered configuration,

access assembly

100 is initially received through tissue “T” with

inflatable port

110 in the tapered configuration to facilitate insertion thereof. As discussed above,

access assembly

100 may be inserted through an incision “I” in tissue “T” that has been created by an incision. Alternatively,

inflation cannula

130 of

access assembly

100 may include a piercing or cutting tip to create incision “I” as

access assembly

100 engages tissue “T”. In yet another procedure,

access assembly

100 is inserted through a natural opening, i.e., anus or vagina. As discussed above,

access assembly

100 may be operably connected to a source of

insuflation gas

50 via

tube

52 prior to, during, or upon insertion of

access assembly

100 within incision “I”.

Once received through tissue “T” (

FIG. 7

), either upon receipt within tissue “T” or upon the start of inflation of

inflatable port

110, the adhesive, coating, sleeve or other material maintaining

inflatable port

110 in the tapered configuration dissolves, tears or otherwise releases

inflatable port

110 from the tapered configuration, thereby permitting inflation of

inflatable port

110.

Turning now to

FIGS. 8 and 9

inflatable port

110 is inflated within tissue “T” to seal incision “I”.

Inflatable port

110 operates as a conventional access assembly, capable of receiving one or more instruments or devices “D” through

lumen

122.

Tube

52 may be disconnected from

proximal end

130 a of

cannula

130 to prevent interference therewith as instruments “D” are manipulated through

access assembly

100.

With reference now to

FIG. 10

, once a procedure is completed,

inflatable port

110 is deflated either by opening a valve (not shown) or piercing

inflatable port

110 to return

inflatable port

110 to the deflated configuration to permit removal from within incision “I”. In the deflated configuration,

inflatable port

110 may be easily removed from tissue “T”. Incision “I” may then be closed in a conventional manner.

Although the illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure have been described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited to those precise embodiments, and that various other changes and modifications may be effected therein by one skilled in the art without departing from the scope or spirit of the disclosure.

Claims (14)

The invention claimed is:

1. A method of accessing a body cavity comprising:

providing an access assembly including an inflatable port and a rigid inflation cannula fixedly received within the inflatable port, wherein the inflatable port is transitionable between a tapered configuration to facilitate reception of the access assembly through tissue and an hour-glass configuration to maintain the access assembly within tissue;

inserting the access assembly through tissue when the inflatable port is in the tapered configuration;

securing the access assembly within the tissue by inflating the inflatable port to the hour-glass configuration; and

performing a procedure through the inflatable port.

2. The method of

claim 1

, further including deflating the inflatable port and removing the inflatable port from the tissue.

3. The method of

claim 1

, further including creating an incision in the tissue.

4. The method of

claim 1

, wherein the rigid inflation cannula includes a piercing tip.

5. The method of

claim 1

, further including connecting the rigid inflation cannula with a source of inflation fluid.

6. The method of

claim 5

, further including disconnecting the rigid inflation cannula from the source of inflation fluid once the inflatable port is sufficiently inflated.

7. The method of

claim 1

, further including transitioning the inflatable port to the tapered configuration.

8. The method of

claim 7

, wherein transitioning the inflatable port to the taper configuration includes wrapping the inflatable port about the rigid inflation cannula.

9. The method of

claim 4

, wherein inserting the access assembly through tissue includes piercing the tissue with the piercing tip of the rigid inflation cannula.

10. The method of

claim 1

, wherein the inflatable port includes a plurality of lumens for receiving instruments in a sealing manner, wherein performing a procedure through the inflatable port includes receiving instruments through the plurality of lumens.

11. The method of

claim 1

, wherein the rigid inflation cannula extends through the inflation port.

12. A method of accessing a body cavity comprising:

providing an access assembly including an inflation cannula having a sharpened tip and an inflatable port securely affixed to the inflation cannula, wherein the inflatable port is transitionable between a deflated configuration to facilitate reception of the access assembly through tissue and an inflated configuration to maintain the access assembly within tissue;

inserting the access assembly through tissue when the inflatable port is in the deflated configuration by piercing the tissue with the sharpened tip of the inflation cannula;

inflating the inflatable port; and

performing a procedure through the inflatable port.

13. The method

claim 12

, further including wrapping the inflatable port around the inflation cannula when the inflatable port is in the deflated configuration to facilitate inserting the access assembly through tissue.

14. The method of

claim 12

, wherein the sharpened tip of the inflation cannula extends beyond the inflatable port when the inflatable port is in the deflated configuration.

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